"I, Silentstar, Leader of StonePride, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn. Spiderpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your pride, even at the cost of your life?"

"Then by StarPride, I give you your warrior name. Spiderpaw, from this day on, you will be known as Spidernose. StarPride honors you and we welcome you as a full warrior of StonePride." Padding forward, Silentstar rested his muzzle on top of Spidernose's head.

Briarheart's chest rumbled as she licked the two cubs at her side as they pressed onto her belly for milk. As she touched her nose to each cub, she sent a silent thanks to StarPride for a healthy litter.

"I, Silentstar, Leader of StonePride, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn. Swallowpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your pride, even at the cost of your life?"